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Sheriff discusses cause of releasing repeat offenders, Jay Leno to speak at Kern Law Enforcement Foundation dinner and Mojave mass murder timeline

By Emily Mendez Hernandez,

2 days ago

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) —Sheriff Donald Youngblood joined 17 News at Sunrise for his monthly update.

Sheriff Youngblood discusses Kern County Sheriff’s Office inclusion with the crime suppression partnership, Mojave mass murder, cause of releasing repeated offenders, and a shooting that occurred in late March accusing deputies of using a cat as target practice.

The Sheriff also adds his excitement for the Kern County Law Enforcement Foundation upcoming events such as the golf tournament at Kern River happening September 6 and the annual dinner taking place in October, which will host Jay Leno as the special guest speaker.

To join the golf tournament, call 661-319-8873.

Watch the full segment in the video player above.

For the latest news, weather, sports, and streaming video, head to KGET 17.

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